Corruption

Corruption

July 24^th, 2008-August 2^nd, 2008

This is for a company I used to work for.

I still feel my heart beat loudly,

Still feel the shadows closing behind me.

Still remember all the anticipation I felt

Whenever I was employed by you.

I can’t remember what strength in my body

Helped me to stay there for so long.

I still remember every meeting

And every single invoice piled on my desk.

I try to hide my corruption inside

And block you from seeing my hatred.

Even with every puny thing you point out,

You can’t possibly discover this secret.

I still remember that day you pushed me,

And all the paranoia that followed.

Nobody there took it seriously

Or took action on my behalf.

I can’t remember what strength in my body

Helped me stay there for so long.

I still remember every altercation

And all the stress you put on my team.

I try to hide my corruption inside

And block you from seeing my hatred.

Even with every puny thing you point out,

You can’t possibly discover this secret.

Right now, I’m just having flash-backs

Of the bitter pain I experienced.

Nobody can tell me to settle down,

When they never suspect a thing…

I tried so hard to impress you.

I tried so hard to get paid what I deserved,

But in the end, I escaped,

And I ran to a better place.